Ethical AI Use in Research and Academic Writing
January 13, 2026
Virtual , Event
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Role of Hazard Assessments in Risk-Based Testing
January 21, 2026
Virtual, Event
This webinar will highlight why “COA-driven” testing without hazard justification can mislead decision-making, and will provide practical steps for linking hazard analysis, microbiological criteria, and testing strategies into a robust verification system.
Read more about Role of Hazard Assessments in Risk-Based Testing
Invitation-Only: From Algorithm to Aisle: AI in Food R&D, Claims, and Consumer Interfaces
January 27, 2026
Virtual, Event
Across R&D, safety, logistics, and retail, AI is used for multi-omic ingredient discovery, formulation and process optimization, traceability, and dynamic pricing. This invitation-only webinar will explore these and other capabilities.
IAFNS Annual Summer Science Symposium
June 24, 2026 – June 25, 2026
Washington, DC, United States
IAFNS will host its 2026 Annual Summer Science Symposium featuring scientific and regulatory experts in Washington DC.
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Past Events
The Role of Science, Technology, and Communication in Advancing Healthful Foods and Diets: A Workshop
December 5, 2025
Virtual , Event
Public workshop held by the National Academies will focus on healthy foods and discuss processing and formulation.
Webinar on IAFNS Principles for Food Classification Focused on Processing and Formulation
December 2, 2025
Virtual, Event
Evidence—not assumptions—should guide public health. To help advance the science basis of the discussion on food classification, the IAFNS Working Group on Science-Based Principles for Food Classification to Support Public Health convened a public-sector Writing Team to develop nine Principles for Food Classification.
IAFNS Assembly on Scientific Integrity Fall Meeting
November 13, 2025
Virtual , Event
Please join us for our Fall 2025 IAFNS Assembly on Scientific Integrity meeting!
We will review current projects and initiatives and discuss new opportunities for the remainder of this year and into 2026.
Read more about IAFNS Assembly on Scientific Integrity Fall Meeting
LNCS Stakeholder Dialogue and Exchange
November 12, 2025
Washington DC, USA
IAFNS annual invitation-only LNCS Stakeholder Dialogue and Exchange has been scheduled for Nov. 12th from 1-4 pm.
Everyone Wants It, But What Is it? Understanding how ‘Gut Health’ is Defined and Implications for Nutrition Professionals
November 4, 2025
Virtual, Event
Since the gut microbiome research boom initiated, even more attention has focused on the gut as impactful to overall health.
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